14 days

March15th,2010

Not that I’m counting down or anything but 14 days until the baby is born. On one hand, I am pretty panicked about the whole life changing thing that is about to occur. There is so much to do and so much to clean and so much to prepare for, I’m slightly overwhelmed. This weekend I definitely nested. I cleaned and scrubbed, dusted and mopped, washed every rug in the house (rather, Brian washed every rug in the house, he’s the laundry man right now) and we’ve almost completed the baby’s room.

But with every inch I scrubbed, I found another that needed it, every cabinet I reorganized there are seven more that are in complete disarray…you get the picture.

So, my nesting instinct? Was stressful. And painful. But I’m still glad it came because this house needed it…BADLY.

I’m not sure how much more uncomfortable I can get, hopefully this is the extent of it. I feel things on my pelvis bones that I have never felt before. This child is nestled in exactly where he needs to be.

I can finally grasp how big he really is, just by his movements, I always joke that he just took his first step, while in utero, his movements are so severe and dramatic. So unbelievably beautiful.

I’ve been spending a lot of time reflecting this weekend, (while cleaning, of course) and I can’t believe this journey is almost over for us.

Except then I realized, this journey is truly just beginning … there is so much more ahead for our little family and for this beautiful boy and potentially more children in the future … it’s exciting and mind blowing and I can’t wait for tomorrow to come but I’m also SO happy with the current moment I’m living in.

Feet in the ribs in all, it’s all so good. Everything happens so fast. We just want to take it all in, as calmly and as purposefully as possible.

It seems like just yesterday that the baby in my belly, who is now compared to a watermelon, was once the size of a pea and we had no idea where this road take us …

What a gorgeous shot! I remember when I was 37 weeks and just how cramped it feels in every position- I have to say I love your sweater- the whole picture is so beautiful. Did you make the fabric on the sleeves? Never seen something like that- very inspiring!

Margaritas are my love in life!! When I was preggo I so struggled with not having them!! Before you know it you’ll be sipping one and lovin it!! And you’ll have a beautiful baby too!!
Your belly is gorgeous and I am so jealous!! Being preggo is so tough and so straining but it is the most wonderful thing in the whole world!!

You are so close! Hang in there. That is great that you have had such an awesome pregnancy. Are your legs aching?? That was the absolute worst thing about being preg for me. Although, I didn’t have the back pain, so maybe that is worse. Your belly looks adorable!